Goodbye, Columbus

Goodbye, Columbus by Philip Roth

This is a Novella set in New Jersey in the late 50's and is about first love. It starts from the first time this unlikely pair of young adults lay eyes on one another through their turbulent relationship - a poor boy from Newark and a wealthy girl (and her family) from the suburbs. Roth does a beautiful job at capturing the reality and thoughts of the protagonist and the insecurities and mistakes that come with any new relationship, but also captures the playfulness and passion that new summer love brings. A quick read, and worth the pages.